Atty. Heather Briggs

Atty. Heather Briggs

Heather Briggs is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law, discrimination law, wrongful termination defense. Heather received a degree from Georgetown University in 1982, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Burlington Burlington 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Heather Briggs at a glance

Heather Briggs is an Of Counsel based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at Gravel & Shea PC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, employment, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1979) and Georgia (Inactive) (1983). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.M., 1982) and University of Akron (J.D., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Vermont and American (Member, Section on Labor and Employment Law) Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Heather Briggs is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law, discrimination law, wrongful termination defense
  • Heather received a degree from Georgetown University in 1982, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Heather practices at Gravel & Shea PC in Burlington, VT

Practice Areas Explained

Heather Briggs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Heather Briggs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Heather Briggs is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Vermont →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Heather Briggs is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Vermont →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Vermont

Practicing law in Vermont. Legal matters in Vermont are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Burlington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Vermont state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Vermont brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Vermont courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Heather Briggs

Where is Heather Briggs's law office located?
Heather Briggs's law practice is located in Burlington, Vermont. The firm is Gravel & Shea PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heather Briggs handle?
Heather Briggs focuses on wrongful termination, employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Heather Briggs practiced law?
Heather Briggs has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Heather Briggs go to law school?
Heather Briggs earned their education at (LL.M., 1982); (J.D., 1978).
How can I contact Heather Briggs for a consultation?
You can contact Heather Briggs directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Heather Briggs received?
Heather Briggs's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.M.
Georgetown University
- 1982
J.D.
University of Akron
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1983

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